Strategic Research Transformation Lead — AI & Innovation

USA - 3316 Takeda Development Center Americas, Inc.

Cambridge (MA)

Hybrid

USD 177,000 - 278,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

The Research Strategy Development & Integration Lead at Takeda will integrate scientific acumen with strategic capabilities to drive the vision and execution of the Labs of Tomorrow transformation. You will align roadmaps across AI, automation, and technology programs, resolving cross-initiative dependencies and integrating external innovations into strategic options for the transformation roadmap.

With 10+ years in life sciences or tech strategy and a strong consulting background, you will

Qualifications

10+ years of experience in life sciences or technology strategy, ideally with a strong foundation in management consulting.
Advanced degree required; PhD in life sciences or quantitative discipline, or MBA - MS or equivalent combinations considered based on experience profile.
Demonstrated experience leading or contributing to large-scale technology-enabled or digital transformation programs in a life sciences, biotech, or research-intensive context.
Experience leading or overseeing agile delivery programs in a complex organizational context.
Working knowledge of drug discovery and development processes; ability to engage credibly with Research scientists and leaders on scientific strategy without requiring deep domain expertise.

Responsibilities

Serves as the integrator across strategic initiatives - including AI, automation, and technology programs - maintaining a holistic view and ensuring individual components collectively advance the transformation vision.
Develops and advances a point of view on how AI, automation, and emerging technologies should be applied within Research, translating external innovation into concrete strategic options and recommendations for the transformation roadmap.
Identifies and actively manages cross-initiative dependencies, sequencing risks, and strategic tensions, working with initiative leads and program managers to maintain alignment.
Advances the strategic thinking of the Research transformation and Labs of Tomorrow over time — challenging assumptions, identifying gaps in the current vision, and bringing external perspectives and emerging trends to bear on program evolution.
Partners closely with the Head of Research Strategy Development to prepare senior leadership and governance forums, synthesizing program status into clear strategic narratives and facilitating high-quality decision-making.